Against the Denver Broncos in the divisional round this season, Brady threw for an NFL playoff record five passing touchdowns in a single half. In that same game, Brady also tied an NFL postseason record for most passing touchdowns in a game with six.

Who is the greatest playoff quarterback in NFL history?

Who is the greatest playoff quarterback in NFL history?

Tom Brady

69.0%

Joe Montana

24.5%

Terry Bradshaw

1.6%

Someone else

4.9%

Total votes: 245

Instead of questioning what No. 12 has done in the playoffs, ask yourself this:

What hasn't he done?

Since Brady's been at the helm, the Patriots haven't always had the best defensive units, and their running game has been inconsistent at best. Due to flaws on both sides of the ball for New England, Brady has been forced to compensate for the team's shortcomings.

The California boy has responded like a confident field general should. In his career, he has led 24 fourth-quarter comebacks along with 34 game-winning drives.

Come February 5th, Brady will be playing in his fifth title game—something only scrambling Denver QB John Elway has in common with him.

The 34-year-old has a chance to earn his third Super Bowl MVP award; the honor would put him in a tie with his childhood idol Joe Montana.

Comeback Joe and Pittsburgh Steelers' icon Terry Bradshaw set the bar very high, though. The two retired signal-callers share the record for most Super Bowl victories by a quarterback. Both went a pristine, 4-0 in their Super Bowl appearances.

If the Pats are able to hold off the Giants in Indianapolis, Brady will further cement his name among the greatest ever to play on the gridiron.

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The Patriots are looking to avenge their 2008 Super Bowl loss to the Giants. A game which ended their perfect season.

Not to mention, his record in the big game would improve to 4-1.

On the other hand, if the Patriots lose to their G-Men rivals, then skeptics will crown Eli Manning as Brady's kryptonite.

Tom Terrific would still have his three rings. Although, much to the chagrin of New England fans, a Manning brother would have two.

A loss for the Patriots would likely close the door on Brady's chances to become the most decorated playoff quarterback of all time. But a win could make him the greatest ever to play the position.

With that being said, this Super Bowl rematch truly has the capability of rewriting history.